Scientists have found that a caterpillar commercially bred for fishing bait has the ability to biodegrade polyethylene. Polyethylene plastics, the toughest and most used item have become environmental nuisance globally and frequently found clogging up landfill sites in the form of shopping bags among others. The wax worm, the larvae of the common insect Galleria … Read more
Fishermen at Teshie, like in many other fishing communities in Ghana, have been plagued by plastic waste. Walking down any street in towns and cities or even in the villages, one can see plastics floating in rivers or blocking drains, with some of the waste ending up on the beaches. At Teshie beach, the fishermen … Read more
The bio-plastic can be used for the manufacturing of cups, bowls, packaging bags, etc The University of Energy and Natural Resources (UENR) in Sunyani has developed a bio-plastic, made out of corn starch and degrades within a reasonable timescale. The innovation is aimed at finding a solution to the menace of challenging plastic waste management. … Read more
The University of Energy and Natural Resources (UENR) in Sunyani has developed a bio-plastic, made out of corn starch and degrades within a reasonable timescale. The innovation is aimed at finding a solution to the menace of challenging plastic waste management. The bio-plastic can be used for the manufacturing of cups, bowls, packaging bags for … Read more
Power comes in many forms, but Kamal al-Jebrini’s family looked to where others may fear to tread for a new source of it: cow dung. The family has begun recycling waste from its cows to produce electricity for one of the largest Palestinian dairy plants and even to provide power to some houses. They discovered … Read more